Mike Apke, a seasoned land investor and owner of Droners.io, shares his remarkable journey in land subdivision. He reveals how he transformed a 144-acre property into 13 lucrative parcels, potentially reaping $575K. The discussion dives into the complexities of zoning, surveying, and navigating county restrictions. Mike emphasizes commitment and consistency as key factors for success and outlines his ambitious goal of hitting $500K in 2025 while balancing land investing with running his business.

Tune in to this must-hear episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast as Ron Apke catches up with Dylan Rusch, an ambitious student from Land Investing Online who’s taken his land investing game to new heights. When Dylan first appeared on the show back in April, he had already made waves with $120K in profit. Now? He’s shattered expectations, reaching an incredible $400K this year! Dylan reveals how he made the leap from time-consuming rental properties to the freedom and flexibility of land investing, all while balancing a growing family. Learn firsthand how he harnessed the scalability of land flipping and turned it into a life-changing business. Discover his winning strategies as he breaks down his most profitable deals, marketing tactics, and the true costs behind his cold calling and direct mail campaigns. Get ready to take notes as Dylan spills his secrets on leveraging VAs, maximizing leads through The Land Portal, and planning for his ambitious 2025 goal: landing six-figure subdivide deals and hitting $1 million in profit. Plus, don’t miss his game-changing tips on using AI to optimize efficiency and boost your bottom line. Whether you’re just starting out or are a seasoned investor, this episode is packed with goldmine insights you won’t want to miss! Didn't catch Dylan's first interview? Check it out here!  ================================  WANT TO GET STARTED? ⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/⁠  ================================  SOCIAL Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠ Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ ================================ TIME STAMPS 0:00 Intro 1:05 Dylan's Journey 5:08 Dylan's Team 9:03 How the Land Portal Has Impacted Dylan's Business 13:03 2025 Goals 21:11 How AI Will Help Dylan in His Land-Flipping Business 29:07 VA Tasks 31:04 Dylan's Marketing 33:11 Dylan's Advice

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke chats with his brother, Mike Apke, about his journey reviving the bankrupt company Droners.io. Mike shares how he brought the platform back to life, reconnected with old clients, and enhanced the user experience, transforming Droners.io into a top marketplace for hiring licensed drone pilots. He also dives into his recent transition from a corporate 9-to-5, achieving newfound time and financial freedom through his land investments and Droners.io. Tune in to hear Mike’s insights on entrepreneurship, work-life balance, and the growing demand for drone photography. Link: https://droners.io/ WANT TO GET STARTED?  ================================  https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/ SOCIAL ================================ Ron's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/ Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/

In this video, Ron Apke is joined by Landon B., who discusses how he built a $800,000 land business and was able to leave corporate America in under 12 months! Landon shares valuable lessons, creative marketing strategies, and insights into scaling his business, as well as the freedom it has provided for him and his family. Tune in to hear how Landon found success through the LIO community to leave his W-2 job WANT TO GET STARTED?  ================================  https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/ SOCIAL ================================ Ron's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/

In this episode (#306) of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke addresses a common question from the land investing community: "When and how should I hire an employee to help scale my business?" With land investing’s high margins, just one deal can cover the cost of an employee, making outsourcing tempting. However, Ron emphasizes the importance of mastering every aspect of the land flipping process before hiring, to avoid the costly mistake of bringing someone on too early. Ron shares his insights on the best time to hire, starting with outsourcing to a Virtual Assistant, and explains how to effectively train your team with a "business playbook" of videos and clear expectations. He also touches on the importance of building a strong company culture and core values as you scale. Whether you’re just starting or looking to grow, this episode provides a roadmap to building a successful land business without rushing into hiring. TIME STAMPS ================================ 0:00 Intro 1:31 Hiring To Scale Your Business 1:58 Hiring Too Early 5:49 Position To Hire 6:50 Hire Overseas 7:29 How To Train 10:03 Growing Your Business/Core Values 10:42 Final Thoughts WANT TO GET STARTED?  ================================  https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/ SOCIAL ================================ Ron's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/

In this episode #305 of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel and Ron Apke break down the steps to doing your first 6-figure land flipping deal and reveal a game-changing truth: there’s not much difference between landing a $20k deal and closing a $100k deal. While smaller deals are perfect for beginners, they emphasize that it doesn't take much more effort to close on larger, higher-profit deals. You’ll get an in-depth look at the key differences between a $20k profit flip versus a 6-figure deal, and why investors shouldn’t shy away from bigger opportunities. The brothers dive into the mindset shifts, marketing strategies, and funding sources that helped them scale from smaller $15k flips to million-dollar deals. They share their personal journey, starting with sub-$100k deals and now targeting projects worth $1.5 million or more, showing that with the right approach, scaling up is much easier than many think it is. This episode will inspire you to grow your land investing business and push beyond your current limits by embracing the bigger deals that can skyrocket your profits! WANT TO GET STARTED?  ================================  https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/ SOCIAL ================================ Ron's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ TIME STAMPS ================================ 0:00 Intro 1:31 The Mindset of Those Going After These Deals 4:43 Attacking Bigger Deals 8:02 Funding Networks 17:00 Marketing

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke sits down with Kevin K., an experienced land investor and active member of the Land Investing Online community. Kevin shares his journey from starting in the housing industry to making the life-changing decision to flip land after one deal brought in $100k. Realizing the potential for both financial freedom and personal fulfillment, Kevin dove into land investing and discovered the LIO podcast. Over the past six months, Kevin has built a thriving land business, sharing insights on how he manages cold calling, customer service, and leads while steadily outsourcing tasks. Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, Kevin provides actionable advice on overcoming roadblocks and building strong relationships with funders, setting you up for long-term success. Tune in to the full episode to hear Kevin reveal his monthly profits, goals for 2025, and strategies for scaling his business! TIME STAMPS ================================ 0:00 Intro 1:05 Kevin's Journey into Land Investing 3:28 Understanding The Business 5:46 Marketing Strategy 8:00 Kevin's Deal Volume 11:18 Kevin's 2025 Goal 14:49 Roadblocks & Hurdles 18:41 Essential Advice for Starters 21:23 Business Freedom 23:06 Kevin's Advice 25:27 Final Thoughts WANT TO GET STARTED?  ================================  https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/ SOCIAL ================================ Ron's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/Dan's Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Daniel and Ron Apke dive deep into their vision for scaling The Land Portal, a data-driven software tailored specifically for land investors. From the very start, The Land Portal was created out of necessity for their own land business, but it has evolved into a powerful tool for all real estate investors looking to streamline processes and maximize efficiency. Daniel and Ron share the journey of the software’s development, from its BETA launch in March 2024 to the significant updates implemented since then. They discuss key tools like the road frontage filter and wetlands exclusion feature that help investors save money and time by refining data points to focus on high-quality leads. Comparing The Land Portal to other industry tools, such as Propstream and DataTree, they show how their software cuts down unnecessary data points, ultimately improving mailer efficiency and lead quality. Listeners will also get a sneak peek into future updates, including the groundbreaking AI-driven slope tool, developed in response to community feedback. Daniel and Ron emphasize the importance of user-driven development, revealing how insights from The Land Portal’s community shape every feature and improvement. This episode is packed with valuable information for investors looking to leverage technology and make land investing faster, smarter, and more profitable. GET YOUR FREE 14 DAY TRIAL HERE ➡️: https://thelandportal.com/subscriptions/ WANT TO GET STARTED?  ================================  ⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/⁠ SOCIAL ================================ Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ TIME STAMPS ================================ 0:00 Intro 2:53 Why We Built It 5:38 Our Data Source 6:05 Comparing The Land Portal Efficiency With Other Data Sources 9:33 Where Our Data Comes From 12:38 Who Drives Our Decisions? 13:58 Slope Tool 15:33 The Land Portal Functionality 18:21 Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke sits down with Nephi Gomez, a land investor and active member of the Land Investing Online (LIO) community. Nephi shares his unique journey into land investing, which stemmed from his desire for location freedom as he prepares for a move to Brazil and frequent travels to Mexico. Though he has a background in real estate and short-term rentals, it was the flexibility and cash flow potential of land flipping that truly caught his attention. Nephi explains how land investing gave him the opportunity to earn income while traveling, a perfect fit for the lifestyle he envisions. Nephi, who works full-time as a software project manager, talks about how land investing became a solution for his desire to escape the restrictions of his current job. Starting his land flipping journey in March 2024, Nephi discovered Land Investing Online through Action Academy and quickly realized the potential of the business. His very first mail campaign of just 1,000 mailers landed him a deal that brought in a $30,000 profit. Nephi also breaks down how partnerships, goal-setting, and strategic hiring have helped him scale his business, with plans to send out 20,000 mailers in 2025 and build a robust team to support his growth. Listen in to hear Nephi’s strategies for achieving location freedom through land investing! WANT TO GET STARTED?  ================================  ⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/⁠ SOCIAL ================================ Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ TIME STAMPS ================================ 0:00 Interview 1:11 Nephi's Journey 6:29 Nephi's First Deal 8:55 Nephi's 2024 Goals 10:20 Partnership 17:19 Hiring A VA 20:41 Nephi's Business in 24 Months 24:14 Nephi's Advice 27:23 Final Thoughts

In this episode of The Real Estate Investing Podcast, Ron Apke welcomes back Shelby, a fellow land investor and member of the Land Investing Online community, for an exciting update on her land flipping journey. Miss the first interview? Check it out here! Since her last appearance, Shelby has successfully subdivided a large property, netting an impressive $300,000 in profit! This major milestone led her to quit her 9-5 job and focus on land investing full-time while being a stay-at-home mom. Shelby dives deep into how she landed such a lucrative deal, sharing the unique "survey hack" strategy she used to buy a portion of land from a property with an existing home. She also highlights the importance of building genuine connections with landowners and how her passion for the business played a pivotal role in closing big deals. Shelby's goals for 2024 include streamlining her business, implementing texting as a follow-up strategy, and hiring help like a Virtual Assistant. Looking ahead to 2025, she's focused on narrowing her buy box and continuing to explore creative marketing strategies—like hiring Doordash drivers to place For Sale signs! Don’t miss Shelby’s inspiring story and valuable insights into building a successful land investing business 🔥 WANT TO GET STARTED?  ================================  ⁠https://landinvestingonline.com/starter-guide-phone/⁠ SOCIAL ================================ Ron's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/ TIME STAMPS ================================ 0:00 Intro 1:00 The Start of Shelby's Land Journey 1:46 Shelby's Land Deal 4:47 Quitting 9-5 6:50 Shelby's Sales Experience 9:05 How Has Shelby's Business Progressed? 13:50 What Has Changed in the Last Two Years 15:16 Shelby's 2024 and 2025 Goals 18:06 Shelby's Advice 19:44 Using Doordash To Sell Property 22:51 The Future Of Land Investing